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Meetings & Events
Support Meetings 107 Events
Non-religious, open meetings for family members affected by drugs and alcohol. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment. General enquiries: FDS Head Office (02) 4782 9222
NOTE: MEETINGS ARE NOT HELD ON PUBLIC HOLIDAYS
No support meetings in your area? Check out the new FDS Online video resource here: http://www.fdsonline.org.au
Stepping Stones 10 Events
Unless indicated, the Stepping Stones course runs over 2 consecutive weekends
Contact the facilitator (listed below) OR Head Office for more information Ph: (02) 4782 9222
Stepping Forward 2 Events
Stepping Forward
Education and interactive sessions for families, friends and workers providing information and support relating to alcohol and other drugs.
Session 1 – Families Stages of Change
Session 2 – Effective Communication
Session 3 – Alcohol and Other Drugs Information
Session 4 – Drug and Alcohol Treatment Options
Session 5 – Setting Workable Boundaries
Session 6 – Dealing with Conflict
Session 7 – Families and Ice
Each session runs for approximately 2 hours and is open to the public.
Bookings are essential.
For bookings or to make enquiries, please phone the facilitator listed in each event below.
Stepping Forward Topic Preview – Stages of Change for Families
This video explains the work of Family Drug Support and discusses the Stages of Change for Families model. This model can be helpful for families to understand where they are at on their journey and start to learn how to cope depending on what stage they may be at.
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Burwood
Every Monday
(7.00 pm - 9.00 pm)
Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.
Venue: Jackett Room, Woodstock Community Centre, 22 Church Street, Burwood
Enquiries: Lucinda 0490789357 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - VIC - Corio (Geelong Area)
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - NSW - Hornsby
3rd Tuesday of the month
(6.00 pm - 8.00 pm)
Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.
Venue: St Peters Anglican Church, 207 Peats Ferry Road, Hornsby
Enquiries: Kylie 0490 783 571 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Mount Gambier
3rd Tuesday of the month
(6.00 pm - 8.00 pm)
Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.
Venue: The Boardroom, Mount Gambier Community RSL, 16 Sturt Street, MOUNT GAMBIER
Enquiries: Jan 0490 759 649 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Warradale
Wednesday every fortnight
(6.30 pm - 8.30 pm)
Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.
Venue: The Corner Uniting Church, 93 Oaklands Road, Warradale, SA, 5046
Enquiries: Vicky 0492 821 081 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Online Family Support Meeting - VIC - Statewide
This group runs online - Please click here to register
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - SA - Leabrook
Wednesday every fortnight
(7.00 pm - 9.00 pm)
Non-religious, open meetings for family members and friends impacted by the use of drugs and/or alcohol by others. Open to anyone and providing opportunities to talk and listen to others in a non-judgemental, safe environment.
Venue: Knightsbridge Baptist Church meeting room, 455 Glynburn Road, Leabrook
Enquiries: Angela 0428 271 743 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - QLD - Atherton
Enquiries: Shammah 0490 799 180 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - VIC - Ringwood
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
Family Support Meeting - VIC - Frankston
Venue: Peninsula Health: Frankston Integrated Health Centre, Building L, Level 2, Group Room 2, 2 Hastings Rd Frankston Hospital, Frankston VIC
Enquiries: Cadence 0493 683 860 or Head Office (02) 4782 9222
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